Visually Impaired:
Blindness is prevalent in many parts of the developing world. Major proportions of blind population remain in remote and underserved areas. Lower access to eye care services is a contributory factor in its increase.

91 children with cerebral palsy and adults with mild to severe cases have shown remarkable success.

Artificial Limbs appliances have been provided at a very subsidized cost to the patient.

59 persons were enabled to lead a normal life; Persons With Disabilities provided lower and upper artificial limbs

Orthotic/Prosthetics

76 patients treated

Treatment of Neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, pain and traumatic disorders to help prevent further deformation, fixation of the problem, speeding the heeling of fractures, prevent contractures, compensate limb shortening, to ease mobilization and to walk independently.

Enhanced level of opportunities available to the PWDs for business or employment through SHHAI Interest Free Micro-Finance and Skill Development Programs

Enhanced mobility with rehab services

Mobility and Educational skills development trainings

ADVOCACY:“Mainstreaming is at once a method, a policy and a tool for achieving social inclusion, which involves the practical pursuit of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity: mainstreaming disability is about recognizing persons with disabilities as rights-holding, equal members of society who must be actively engaged in the development process irrespective of their impairment or other status, such as race; colour; sex; sexual orientation; language; religion; political or other opinion; national, ethnic, indigenous or social origin; property; birth or age. Mainstreaming is also recognized as the most cost-effective and efficient way to achieve equality for persons with disabilities” UN Report

Out Reach:

Organize Free Medical Camps independently

More than 500 patients have so far been facilitated.

Awareness Campaigns

awareness walks

observing international days of persons with disabilities (IDPWDs)

organizing sports events for PWDs,

seminars on the issues of disabilities

EDUCATION:
Educational Institute for PWDs:

SHHAI provides training to the students who want to learn Physiotherapy, Medical Sciences, Dental Technology, Laboratory Technology and Radiology technologists.

One of the distinct features of the program is free paramedical diploma in different disciplines to PWDs, and 50% fee compared to market for all other students.

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About Shhai

SHHAI is a Non-Governmental Organisation, a Regional African-led charity that work on charity and developmental wishes, based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. SHHAI changes lives by harnessing the compassion and commitment of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver sustainable, high-impact, community-based services to the poor and needy.